Senior Estimator & Preconstruction Lead

Castle Contracting; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Contracting in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Estimating Manager to evaluate bid specs and drawings, build comprehensive project estimates, and prepare detailed proposals for targeted projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering or 5+ years of estimating/field management, plus proficiency in MS Excel and take-off software. You will coordinate subcontractors and support preconstruction with win strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years estimating experience.
• Proficient in MS Excel and take-off software.
• Experience estimating earthwork and site utilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Self-starter with motivation and integrity.
• Knowledge of preconstruction and bid compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain status of and review bid documents, submitting bids and estimates in a timely manner
• Prepare complete, accurate quantity take-offs to build estimates
• Assist with execution plans and win strategies
• Prepare a thorough, detailed and well-annotated estimate
• Prepare a thorough, comprehensive proposal, including bid forms and supporting documentation
• Subcontractor & Vendor solicitation and management during preconstruction process
• Participate in peer bid review and contract review for compliance with bid proposal
• Follow-up with prior bid projects on a weekly basis and update status at weekly estimating meeting
• Assist project manager if questions arise throughout the project about the estimate
• Cultivate existing client relationships and work with Business Development in building new relationships and targeting opportunities

Skills

Self-starter

Strong communication

Trust-building

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture or engineering

5+ years estimating/design/field management

Tools

MS Excel

On-Screen Take-Off

HCSS estimating

AGTEK Earthwork

Job description

Castle Contracting in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Estimating Manager to evaluate bid specs and drawings, build comprehensive project estimates, and prepare detailed proposals for targeted projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering or 5+ years of estimating/field management, plus proficiency in MS Excel and take-off software. You will coordinate subcontractors and support preconstruction with win strategies.